Meat/Seafood Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market•Flagstaff, AZ

13h

About The Position

The Meat & Seafood Manager is responsible for the sales and operation of the Meat & Seafood Department at Sprouts Farmers Market. The manager plans, orders, and prepares cutting lists; processes meat according to department goals and standards; and oversees merchandise ordering, receiving, unloading, storage, rotation, and displays. The role leads the team in delivering high-quality products and customer service while supporting an exceptional customer experience. This position involves coaching and developing team members, conducting performance reviews, participating in store meetings, and collaborating with the Store Manager on recruitment, hiring, promotion, and transfer decisions. The manager addresses team member concerns, communicates policies and product knowledge, manages corrective actions with business and HR partners, and adjusts schedules and staffing to support productivity. The role also serves as a Key Carrier and may act as Manager on Duty as needed. The position requires physical work in a temperature-controlled area, including prolonged standing and walking, handling products and equipment, and moving heavy loads. A flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
At least 2 years of meat cutting experience in the grocery or restaurant industry, including leadership experience.
Working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
Outgoing, friendly behavior and a positive attitude toward Team Members and customers.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that changes with business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to stand continuously for up to 4 hours and for a total of 8 hours per shift; walk up to 2 miles per 8-hour period.
Ability to work inside a temperature-controlled area.
Good vision for using sharp knives, a band saw, grinder, sausage maker, box cutter, wrapping machine, and tenderizer.
Ability to lift or carry products weighing 25 to 90 lbs. between heights of 4 and 60 inches, over distances up to 10 feet, for up to 20 hours.
Ability to use a pallet jack to move pallets weighing up to 500 lbs. horizontally, requiring up to 85 lbs. of force, for up to 100 feet and up to 5 hours.
Ability to move product racks weighing up to 70 lbs. horizontally, requiring up to 25 lbs. of force, for up to 50 feet and up to 10 hours.
Ability to move tables weighing up to 70 lbs., requiring more than 35 lbs. of force, up to 2 feet and for up to 1 hour.

Responsibilities

Manage sales and operations for the Meat & Seafood Department.
Plan and order products and prepare cutting lists.
Process meat according to department goals and standards to maximize sales and gross profit.
Ensure correct ordering, receiving, unloading, storage, rotation, and display of merchandise.
Coach, provide feedback to, and develop team members; conduct one-on-one development discussions and recommend merit increases through bi-annual performance reviews.
Attend and participate in in-store meetings.
Recruit and hire team members and make promotion or transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
Exercise independent judgment to address Team Member concerns.
Document and take corrective actions as needed, collaborating with business and HR partners on coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination.
Create and adjust schedules and staffing levels to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
Lead the team in delivering quality products, high-level service, and a positive customer experience.
Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as Manager on Duty as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Sick time plan
Vacation accrual plan
Career growth opportunities
15% discount on purchases for the employee and one other household family member
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Company-paid life insurance
Contests and appreciation events
Performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility requirements
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility requirements
Health Savings Account with company match, subject to eligibility requirements
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care, subject to eligibility requirements
Company-paid short-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility requirements
Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, subject to eligibility requirements
Paid holidays, subject to eligibility requirements
DailyPay access for eligible employees